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for Christian Women Healing from Abuse
In peace,
Nicole Sotelo, Author and Speaker
This week's meditation:
"I will walk about in freedom...
and will not be put to shame."
-Psalm 119:45-46
Reflection: In this month of July, the United States celebrates its Independence Day. Most countries also have a holiday to celebrate independence or freedom from an oppressor. During this month, I like to celebrate my own independence, my own freedom from abuse. It is easy on the healing journey to get caught up in memories of the abuse, but it is important to take time to celebrate the fact that you are no longer being abused; that you are free (or hopefully on the way towards freedom!). Take some time today to reflect on the ways that you exhert your independence. Do you make your own choices now without fear of being hurt? Do you feel a little less fear when you walk down the street? This week's Psalm reminds us that with God at our side, we can choose to feel free.
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If you ever feel afraid of someone or are in
danger of hurting yourself, call 911 or go to
your local emergency room. The national
domestic violence hotline is 800.799.SAFE
(7233) or 800.787.3224 (TTY).
